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Why is universal health coverage important to you?
Sunday 7 April is World Health Day, and this year’s theme is universal health coverage. We believe that it’s critical for everyone to be able to access high-quality, health care wherever and whenever they need it. To mark the day,…
Why did the latest El Niño event not change depression rates in affected communities of northern Peru?
Mental disorders are a big part of the global disease burden. They are also well-known for their strong association with environmental-related disasters. What’s more, ongoing climate change is expected to increase the frequency and magnitude of cyclical environmental events, such…
Creating a Floating Island Home for the Rohingya
Bangladesh is roughly the same size as New York, but has more than eight times the population. What’s more, one in four of its citizens live below the poverty line. This is not necessarily a country that you would expect…
Why is Water Scarcity Such a Problem in El Salvador?
In this day and age, we often assume that water should be globally accessible. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. I was concerned to learn that El Salvador is currently facing significant water scarcity, which is defined as a lack…
Five Inspirational Women Shaping the Future of International Development
International Women’s Day is a golden opportunity to shine a light on women’s achievements in a range of domains and industries. We wanted to showcase five outstanding women from LIDC member institutions who have made a major impact in international…
How to Get a Career in International Development
On 16th January, LIDC and SOAS started the new year with a careers networking night. Attended by over 250 people, this event featured an interactive panel discussion and opportunities to network with early – mid-career development professionals. Our panellists were:…
Medicines and the Maasai: studying antimicrobial resistance in the pastoralist communities of Kenya
In the field It was a warm, peaceful morning and I found myself in a small farmyard, perching on a plastic container, which had been repurposed as a stool. With the help of a local translator, I was asking the…
Can People Who Identify on the LGBTQ+ Spectrum Join the #MeToo Movement?
In late 2017, #MeToo flooded social media platforms. Thousands of women courageously shared their experiences as victims of sexual harassment and assault. What’s more, a range of people demanded that perpetrators be made accountable for their actions and face the…
Our top 10 for 2018
2018 has been a momentous year for us at LIDC. In no particular order, here are our top 10 highlights of the past year! 1) Funding wins This year, LIDC won significant funding for its member institutions. High impact wins…
A Tragic Blessing: Developing Countries and the Resource Curse
Throughout history, the struggle for control of natural resources has triggered conflict across the world. Nowhere is this truer than in developing countries. It is rare that the populations of developing countries with abundant natural resources reap the benefits of…